2019 Honda Civic used car buying checklist
The 2019 Civic is easy to compare across many listings, but trim, powertrain, maintenance history, and prior body work can make two similar-looking cars very different purchases.
Check a Civic listing freeWhat to inspect before buying
Transmission operation
Confirm the exact transmission and review its service history before a long test drive.
Air conditioning
Test vent temperature and operation at idle and while driving.
Driver-assistance systems
Check the dash for warnings and ask whether windshield or sensor work required calibration.
Tires and alignment
Uneven wear can reveal deferred maintenance or alignment and suspension concerns.
Ask the seller
- 1Which trim and powertrain is this car?
- 2Can I see transmission and routine service records?
- 3Has the windshield, bumper, or any driver-assistance sensor been replaced?
- 4Has the car had paint or collision repair?
NHTSA recall campaigns
NHTSA currently returns 4 campaigns for this year, make, and model.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura NSX, 2019 Acura RDX, RLX and RLX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R and HR-V, 2019-2020 Insight and 2019 Fit vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type R, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 CR-V vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
A model-level search cannot tell whether a specific vehicle is affected or repaired. Verify the VIN on the NHTSA recall site.
Use this guide on the actual listing
Enter its asking price and mileage for an instant screen you can save or share. Then upload listing photos if the car still looks worth your time.
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This checklist is educational and does not predict the condition of a specific vehicle. Always verify records, obtain a vehicle-history report, and arrange an independent pre-purchase inspection.